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	The Big Dipper will appear on the background of certain locations if the 1000th digit of the player's score is an even number. Excluding on the final stage (which appears during the final battle and cannot be retrieved), there are four Big Dippers in the game, one for each stage. They must be picked up sequentially for each one to appear and if the one from the first stage isn't picked first, then the rest won't appear. To pick up the Big Dipper, the player must punch or kick it while jumping next to it, meaning that a power level of more than one star is required to pick them.		The Big Dipper will appear on the background of certain locations if the 1000th digit of the player's score is an even number. Excluding on the final stage (which appears during the final battle and cannot be retrieved), there are four Big Dippers in the game, one for each stage. They must be picked up sequentially for each one to appear and if the one from the first stage isn't picked first, then the rest won't appear. To pick up the Big Dipper, the player must punch or kick it while jumping next to it, meaning that a power level of more than one star is required to pick them.

	Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance.		Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance. 1 & 2 are hard to see so keep a good eye out for them.
	* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance outside.		* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance outside.
	* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance in the 2nd room before reaching Shin.		* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance in the 2nd room before reaching Shin.
	* Stage 3- On the final room before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance on the red sky.		* Stage 3- On the final room before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance on the red sky.
	* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.		* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid in the beginning.

	==Staff==		==Staff==

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	* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance outside.		* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance outside.
	* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance in the 2nd room before reaching Shin.		* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance in the 2nd room before reaching Shin.
	* Stage 3- On the final ~~level~~ before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance.		* Stage 3- On the final room before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance on the red sky.
	* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.		* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.

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	Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance.		Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance.
	* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance.		* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance outside.
	* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance.		* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance in the 2nd room before reaching Shin.
	* Stage 3- On the final level before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance.		* Stage 3- On the final level before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance.
	* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.		* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.

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	* The screen was supposed to display the name of an enemy's special technique in kanji whenever the player loses a boss battle. The kanji for these attacks are still stored inside the ROM's graphic data.		* The screen was supposed to display the name of an enemy's special technique in kanji whenever the player loses a boss battle. The kanji for these attacks are still stored inside the ROM's graphic data.
	* The developers considered [[Uighur]] as a possible first boss instead of Mr. Heart, but decided against this.		* The developers considered [[Uighur]] as a possible first boss instead of Mr. Heart, but decided against this.
	* A title theme was composed, but was not implemented in the released game due to ROM ~~size constraints~~.		* A title theme was composed, but was not implemented in the released game due to insufficient ROM space.

	==Strategy guide==		==Strategy guide==

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	* Voice data special thanks to NINTENDO		* Voice data special thanks to NINTENDO

	==Anecdotes from the ~~programmers~~==		==Anecdotes from the developers==
	[[File:FC Hokuto no Ken kanji.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Kanji fonts for the special moves in the game. Some of them were meant for boss characters and were left unused in the actual game.]]		[[File:FC Hokuto no Ken kanji.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Kanji fonts for the special moves in the game. Some of them were meant for boss characters and were left unused in the actual game.]]
	The information in this section is taken from the official strategy guide.		The information in this section is taken from the official strategy guide.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20061219105022/http://www.linkclub.or.jp/~ksato/hokutonoken/hokuto_game/game_omake1.html Strategy guide info] (waybacked) from the now defunct "Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi Club" fansite</ref>
	* Kenshiro's ~~kiais were~~ performed by a producer from Toei Animation, whose voice was digitized and ~~programmed~~ into the game.		* Kenshiro's voice when he stries a vital point was performed by a producer from Toei Animation, whose voice was digitized and inserted into the game.
	* The game was originally supposed to ~~give~~ bonus points ~~to the player~~ for defeating ~~bosses~~ with a finishing move. This feature was ~~later added~~ in the sequel.		* The game was originally supposed to award the player with additional bonus points for defeating a boss with a finishing move. This feature was implemented in the sequel.
	* Stage 5 is the only stage in the game without a Big Dipper power-up. The one that was supposed to be added was removed due to a critical bug, and the Big Dipper that appears during the final battle against Raoh is purely decorative.		* Stage 5 is the only stage in the game without a Big Dipper power-up. The one that was supposed to be added was removed due to a critical bug, and the Big Dipper that appears during the final battle against Raoh is purely decorative.
	* The instruction manual claims that the player can intercept Shin's and Souther's wave attacks with their ~~punches~~, but this is actually impossible ~~in the final game~~.		* The instruction manual claims that the player can intercept Shin's and Souther's wave attacks with their attacks, but this is actually impossible.
	* The screen was supposed to display the name of an enemy's special technique in kanji ~~characters each time~~ the player loses a boss battle. ~~This features was also integrated in~~ the ~~sequel~~		* The screen was supposed to display the name of an enemy's special technique in kanji whenever the player loses a boss battle. The kanji for these attacks are still stored inside the ROM's graphic data.
	* The ~~programmers~~ considered [[Uighur]] as a possible first boss instead of Mr. Heart, but decided against this ~~since it went against the manga's order of events~~.		* The developers considered [[Uighur]] as a possible first boss instead of Mr. Heart, but decided against this.
	* A title theme was composed, but was not ~~featured~~ in the released game due to ~~lack of memory~~.		* A title theme was composed, but was not implemented in the released game due to ROM size constraints.

	==Strategy guide==		==Strategy guide==

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	~~The~~ [[~~Wikipedia~~:Nintendo Entertainment System\|Family Computer]] ~~video game version of {{nihongo\|Hokuto no Ken\|北斗の拳}}~~ is a 2D side-scrolling action game published by Toei Animation and developed by ~~Toei~~ Systems. It was released ~~exclusively in Japan~~ on August 10, 1986 in Japan and was the first of four ''Hokuto no Ken'' video games released for the Famicom. While it features gameplay similar to Sega's earlier [[Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mark III)\|Mark III version]] of ''Hokuto no Ken'', it is ~~a completely different~~ game made by a ~~separate team~~.		{{nihongo\|Hokuto no Ken\|北斗の拳}} for the [[wikipedia:Nintendo Entertainment System\|Family Computer]] (Famicom for short) is a side-scrolling action video game published by Toei Animation and developed by Shouei Systems. It was released on August 10, 1986 exclusively in Japan and was the first of four ''Hokuto no Ken'' video games released for the Famicom. While it features gameplay similar to Sega's earlier [[Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mark III)\|Mark III version]] of ''Hokuto no Ken'', it is an unrelated game made by a different developer.

	==Story==		==Story==
	In the year 199X, the world was covered by nuclear flames... The road to challenge Ken-oh, the Conqueror of Century's End, will a long one. Standing before [[Kenshiro]]'s path are [[Heart]], the homicidal maniac; [[Shin]], the man of [[Nanto Sei Ken]]; [[Jagi]], Kenshiro's evil stepbrother; and [[Souther]], the strongest warrior within Nanto Sei Ken. To defeat the Ken-oh, [[Raoh]], Kenshiro attain the secret principles of [[Hokuto ~~Shinken~~]].		In the year 199X, the world was covered by nuclear flames... The road to challenge Ken-oh, the Conqueror of Century's End, will be a long one. Standing before [[Kenshiro]]'s path are [[Heart]], the homicidal maniac; [[Shin]], the man of [[Nanto Sei Ken]]; [[Jagi]], Kenshiro's evil stepbrother; and [[Souther]], the strongest warrior within Nanto Sei Ken. To defeat the Ken-oh, [[Raoh]], Kenshiro attain the secret principles of [[Hokuto Shin Ken]].

	==Controls==		==Controls==
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	* '''How to enter doors''' - When Kenshiro comes across certain doors, he can enter them by holding down A and B button simultaneously and pressing the directional pad up. Kenshiro will enter the door and you will enter a new level. Enter as many door as you can until you reach the end of the stage.		* '''How to enter doors''' - When Kenshiro comes across certain doors, he can enter them by holding down A and B button simultaneously and pressing the directional pad up. Kenshiro will enter the door and you will enter a new level. Enter as many door as you can until you reach the end of the stage.

	* '''Power-up''' - When you defeat the red-colored enemies with punches, the word "あべし~~" (~~abeshi) will appear floating above him. Pick it up to increase your power level, which will be indicated by the number of stars next to your hit counter. You can increase your power up to seven stars.		* '''Power-up''' - When you defeat the red-colored enemies with punches, the word {{nihongo\|\|あべし\|abeshi}} will appear floating above him. Pick it up to increase your power level, which will be indicated by the number of stars next to your hit counter. You can increase your power level up to seven stars.

	* '''Hit''' - Indicate the number of enemies defeated. You will ~~gain an extra life if you beat enemies consistently~~.		* '''Hit''' - Indicate the number of enemies defeated. You will regain a bit of health for every tenth enemy killed.

	==Characters==		==Characters==
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	===Finishing moves===		===Finishing moves===
	The player can perform various finishing moves against the bosses that allows them to finish the battle ~~quicker than usual.~~		The player can perform various finishing moves against the bosses that allows them to finish the battle in an instant

	;{{nihongo\|''[[Hokuto Jūha Zan]]~~''\|北斗柔破斬~~\|The North Star Softness Ripping Slash}}		;{{nihongo\|\|北斗柔破斬\|[[Hokuto Jūha Zan]]\|The North Star Softness Ripping Slash}}
	:Perform ten kicks on Heart and then finish him off with a punch when his stomach is ~~open~~.		:Perform ten kicks on Heart and then finish him off with a punch when his stomach is exposed.

	;{{nihongo\|''[[Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken]]~~''\|北斗百裂拳~~\|The North Star Hundred Crack Fist}}		;{{nihongo\|\|北斗百裂拳\|[[Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken]]\|The North Star Hundred Crack Fist}}
	:Defeat Shin with ten punches.		:Defeat Shin with ten punches.

	;{{nihongo\|''[[Hokuto Senjukai Ken]]~~''\|北斗千手壊拳~~\|The North Star Thousand Hands of Destruction}}		;{{nihongo\|\|北斗千手壊拳\|[[Hokuto Senjukai Ken]]\|The North Star Thousand Hands of Destruction}}
	:Move Kenshiro to the edge of the screen and then attack Shin with punches while remaining in place.		:Move Kenshiro to the edge of the screen and then attack Shin with punches while remaining in place.

	;{{nihongo\|''[[Seieikō]]~~''\|醒鋭孔~~\|Nerve Awakening Hole}}		;{{nihongo\|\|醒鋭孔\|[[Seieikō]]\|Nerve Awakening Hole}}
	:Attack Jagi with four kicks in the air and then finish him off with one punch after landing.		:Attack Jagi with four kicks in the air and then finish him off with one punch after landing.

	;{{nihongo\|''[[Ujō Mōshō Ha]]~~''\|北斗有情猛翔破~~\|The North Star Sentient Fierce Flying Smash}}		;{{nihongo\|\|北斗有情猛翔破\|[[Ujō Mōshō Ha]]\|The North Star Sentient Fierce Flying Smash}}
	:Attack Souther with three fists while he's in the air and after he lands finish him with one punch.		:Attack Souther with three fists while he's in the air and after he lands finish him with one punch.

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	===Locations of the Big Dipper===		===Locations of the Big Dipper===
	The Big Dipper will appear on the background of certain locations if the 1000th digit of the player's score is an number. Excluding on the final stage (which appears during the final battle and cannot be retrieved), there are four Big Dippers in the game, one for each stage. They must be picked up sequentially for each one to appear and if the one from the first stage isn't picked first, then the rest won't appear. To pick up the Big Dipper, the player must punch or kick it while jumping next to it, meaning that a power level of more than one star is required to pick them.		The Big Dipper will appear on the background of certain locations if the 1000th digit of the player's score is an even number. Excluding on the final stage (which appears during the final battle and cannot be retrieved), there are four Big Dippers in the game, one for each stage. They must be picked up sequentially for each one to appear and if the one from the first stage isn't picked first, then the rest won't appear. To pick up the Big Dipper, the player must punch or kick it while jumping next to it, meaning that a power level of more than one star is required to pick them.

	Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance.		Here are the locations of four Big Dippers in order of appearance.
	* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of a building before the eighth ~~passage~~.		* Stage 1 - At the very first area to the right of the building before the eighth entrance.
	* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth ~~passage~~.		* Stage 2 - On the second level, before the fourth entrance.
	* Stage 3- On the final level before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third ~~passage~~.		* Stage 3- On the final level before the battle with Jagi, after passing by the third entrance.
	* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.		* Stage 4 - Above the third pyramid.

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	==Strategy guide==		==Strategy guide==
	*{{nihongo\|''High-Tech Hokuto no Ken Hiōgi no Sho~~''\|ハイテク北斗の拳秘奥義の書~~}}, Shueisha, August 1986, ISBN 4-8342-1052-9		*{{nihongo\|\|ハイテク北斗の拳秘奥義の書\|High-Tech Hokuto no Ken Hiōgi no Sho}}, Shueisha, August 1986, ISBN 4-8342-1052-9

	==Game Genie Codes==		==Game Genie Codes==

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	==Anecdotes from the programmers==		==Anecdotes from the programmers==
	[[File:FC Hokuto no Ken kanji.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Kanji fonts for the special moves in the game. Some of them were meant for boss characters and were left unused in the actual game.]]		[[File:FC Hokuto no Ken kanji.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Kanji fonts for the special moves in the game. Some of them were meant for boss characters and were left unused in the actual game.]]
	The information in this section is taken from the official strategy ~~of the game~~.		The information in this section is taken from the official strategy guide.
	* ~~The voice of~~ Kenshiro ~~when he strikes an enemy~~'s ~~vital points is actually the voice of~~ Toei Animation~~'s producer~~, ~~which~~ was digitized and programmed into the game.		* Kenshiro's kiais were performed by a producer from Toei Animation, whose voice was digitized and programmed into the game.
	* The ~~player~~ was originally supposed to ~~gain extra~~ points for defeating bosses with ~~special techniques (this~~ feature was later added in ~~''Hokuto no Ken 2'' for~~ the ~~Famicom)~~.		* The game was originally supposed to give bonus points to the player for defeating bosses with a finishing move. This feature was later added in the sequel.
	* Stage 5 is the only stage in the game without a Big Dipper power-up. ~~One~~ was supposed to be added~~, but~~ was removed to a ~~huge~~ bug (the ~~one~~ that ~~actually~~ appears ~~in the game~~ during the final battle is ~~just background decoration)~~.		* Stage 5 is the only stage in the game without a Big Dipper power-up. The one that was supposed to be added was removed due to a critical bug, and the Big Dipper that appears during the final battle against Raoh is purely decorative.
	* The instruction manual claims that the player can ~~gain 100 points each time they~~ intercept ~~one of the vacuum~~ wave attacks ~~launched by Shin or Souther~~, but this ~~cannot be done~~ in the final game.		* The instruction manual claims that the player can intercept Shin's and Souther's wave attacks with their punches, but this is actually impossible in the final game.
	* The ~~names of each boss' special technique~~ was ~~planned~~ to ~~be displayed whenever~~ the ~~player is defeated by one~~ of ~~them. The kanji for each~~ enemy's technique ~~was actually programmed into~~ the ~~game, but they went unused (this feature~~ was ~~later added~~ in the ~~second Famicom game as well).~~		* The screen was supposed to display the name of an enemy's special technique in kanji characters each time the player loses a boss battle. This features was also integrated in the sequel
	* ~~During the final phases of the game's development, the~~ programmers ~~were undecided to whether include~~ [[Uighur]] instead of Mr. Heart as the ~~boss~~ of ~~Stage 1~~.		* The programmers considered [[Uighur]] as a possible first boss instead of Mr. Heart, but decided against this since it went against the manga's order of events.
	* A title ~~screen~~ theme was composed, but ~~went unused~~ due to ~~the fact that the cartridge's~~ memory ~~was almost full~~.		* A title theme was composed, but was not featured in the released game due to lack of memory.

	==Strategy guide==		==Strategy guide==

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Story

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	==Story==		==Story==
	In the year 199X, the world was covered by nuclear flames... The road to challenge Ken-oh, the Conqueror of Century's End, will a long one. Standing before [[Kenshiro]]'s path are [[Heart]], the homicidal maniac; [[Shin]], the man of [[Nanto Sei Ken]]; [[Jagi]], Kenshiro's stepbrother; and [[Souther]], the strongest warrior within Nanto Sei Ken. To defeat the Ken-oh, [[Raoh]], Kenshiro attain the secret principles of [[Hokuto Shinken]].		In the year 199X, the world was covered by nuclear flames... The road to challenge Ken-oh, the Conqueror of Century's End, will a long one. Standing before [[Kenshiro]]'s path are [[Heart]], the homicidal maniac; [[Shin]], the man of [[Nanto Sei Ken]]; [[Jagi]], Kenshiro's evil stepbrother; and [[Souther]], the strongest warrior within Nanto Sei Ken. To defeat the Ken-oh, [[Raoh]], Kenshiro attain the secret principles of [[Hokuto Shinken]].

	==Controls==		==Controls==

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	==Anecdotes from the programmers==		==Anecdotes from the programmers==
			[[File:FC Hokuto no Ken kanji.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Kanji fonts for the special moves in the game. Some of them were meant for boss characters and were left unused in the actual game.]]
	The information in this section is taken from the official strategy of the game.		The information in this section is taken from the official strategy of the game.
	* The voice of Kenshiro when he strikes an enemy's vital points is actually the voice of Toei Animation's producer, which was digitized and programmed into the game.		* The voice of Kenshiro when he strikes an enemy's vital points is actually the voice of Toei Animation's producer, which was digitized and programmed into the game.